19th ANNUAL CONNECTING THE PIECES GALA
April 10, 2025 . 5:30-9 PM . Sanders Beach Community Center
Cocktail or After-Hours Business Attire
Since 2004, the Connecting the Pieces Gala has been one of the major sources of revenue for Autism Pensacola, thanks to the generosity of sponsors, guests, and donors, It empowered Autism Pensacola to transform the organization from an all-volunteer group of parents, families, and advocates of children with autism to the professionally-run nonprofit it is today.
It was originally created by grandparents, Sharon and Logan Fink, to support the flagship program, Kids for Camp Summer Learning Lab, a summer camp program created by Judy Burns specifically for children with autism. Not only does Kids for Camp provide a safe environment for children to socialize, learn, and grow, it also is the platform for teachers, students, and teen volunteers for gaining hands-on experience that they can then bring into their curriculum, classrooms, and the community.
This year, we are proud to have our very own Sheriff Chip Simmons as our Gala Host and Cat Country's Brent Lane as our auctioneer. A fun night is sure to be had by all!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Your sponsorship will help promote our fundraising efforts and enable us to continue striving in our mission to serve as a resource center for children and families affected by autism in the Gulf Coast area. In addition, by partnering with us, you will align yourself with the very special purpose of promoting awareness, advocacy, and inclusion of autism in our community.
Presenting Sponsor $15,000 (exclusive)
- Logo incorporated into the event logo
- Table of up to 10 with Premium Seating
- Top-tier recognition in promotional ads for all major API programs and fundraisers
- Public-facing media opportunities for TV, radio, newspaper, and online
- Full-page ad in Gala program
- Top-tier recognition on event slideshow, social media, signage, and website
Platinum Sponsor $10,000
- Table of up to 10 with Premium Seating
- Top-tier recognition in promotional ads
- Full-page ad in Gala program
- Top tier recognition on event slideshow, social media, signage, and website
Gold Sponsor $5,000
- Table of 8 with Premium Seating
- Second-tier recognition in promotional ads
- Full-page ad in Gala program
- Second-tier recognition on event slideshow, social media, signage, and website
Silver Sponsor $3,000
- Table of 8 with Premium Seating
- Third-tier recognition in promotional ads
- Half-page ad in Gala program
- Third-tier recognition on event slideshow, social media, signage, and website
Bronze Sponsor $2,500
- 4 tickets with Reserved Seating
- Half-page ad in Gala program
- Third-tier recognition on event slideshow, social media, signage, and website
Specialty Sponsorships $1,000 stand-alone or $800 add-on
*stand-alone = individual sponsorship . add-on = higher level sponsorship addition
- Cocktail Sponsor (signage at bar w/logo, name on presentation visual)
- Dessert Sponsor (signage at dessert table, name on presentation visual)
- Band Sponsor (signage near band, name on presentation visual)
- Centerpiece Sponsor (signage near registration area)
*Commitment forms, ads, logos, and payments must be submitted to director@AutismPensacola.org no later than March 10, 2025, to ensure full acknowledgment in our publicity efforts.
